“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world, our feelings of loneliness and estrangement. These are narrow, constrictive states of mind. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.”

“You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.”

Life is about balance. Be kind, but don’t let people abuse you. Trust, but don’t be deceived. Be content, but never stop improving yourself.

We have Three types of Friends in Life. Friends for a Reason. Friends for a Season and Friends for a Lifetime

“Whatever life gives you, even if it hurts, just be strong and act like you’re okay. Strong walls shake but never collapse.”

“Show your anger when needed. People need to know what irritates you and what doesn’t. But, crucially, remain internally calm. Your anger is only a tool. Don’t become its puppet.”

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.

Control anger before it controls you.

Being Human is Given. But keeping our Humanity is a Choice.

The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back.

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. (Pele)

To the world, you are a mother, to your family you are the world.